Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

16 May

Haryana Secures Global Geospatial Excellence Award in Rotterdam for Space-to-Citizen Agricultural Tech

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanadigital agriculture Haryana, Geospatial World Forum 2026, HARSAC, Haryana tech award, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— In a major international validation of its digital governance, the Haryana Space Applications Centre secured the prestigious Geospatial Excellence Award at the Geospatial World Forum 2026. The global recognition celebrates Haryana’s innovative "Space to Citizen Service" framework, an integrated geo-enabled system designed to assist farmers, track crop health, and streamline environmental resources across the state. Operating under the Citizen Resources Information Department, HARSAC developed the platform to provide real-time spatial analytics for over 1.5 million farmers across 10 million distinct agricultural plots each cropping season. The cloud-based infrastructure maintains over 4,000 active daily users, ranging from local…

16 May

Haryana Minister Ranbir Gangwa slashes official vehicle usage to boost fuel conservation

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanafuel conservation, Haryana Government, Public Health Engineering, PWD Haryana, Ranbir Gangwa

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Following a directive from Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini regarding environmental protection and fuel conservation, Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa ordered the immediate withdrawal of 17 official vehicles across his departments. The decision was finalized during a high-level review meeting held on Sunday to assess transport logistics within his ministries. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide call to minimize carbon footprints and promote the responsible utilization of state resources. The administrative action impacts the state's infrastructure wings directly, leading to the immediate removal of nine vehicles from the Public Health Engineering Department and eight…

16 May

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches Mega Training Campaign, Highlights Welfare Achievements in Yamunanagar

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanadigital registry, Farmer welfare, Haryana training campaign, Nayab Singh Saini, Yamunanagar exhibition

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini officially inaugurated a comprehensive two-day training campaign in Yamunanagar on Saturday, explicitly reaffirming that pro-farmer policies remain the core focus of his administration. Prior to the launch, the Chief Minister visited the sacred Adi Badri Narayan Temple—the revered point of origin of the Saraswati River—where he performed prayers for the overall progress and prosperity of the state. As part of the event, Saini also inaugurated a state-level exhibition showcasing Haryana’s major development projects and technological milestones. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Saini highlighted a series of expansive social security schemes aimed…

15 May

Haryana Government Allocates Districts to Ministers for Public Grievance Redressal Panels

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabDistrict Committees, government orders, grievance redressal, Haryana, Nayab Saini, Public Relations

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has finalized the district-wise allocation of responsibilities for its council of ministers, including Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, to lead the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committees. According to an official circular issued by the Chief Secretary’s Office on Friday, the move aims to establish a more responsive administrative framework, enabling ministers to directly hear and resolve public complaints at the local level. Under this fresh directive, the designated ministers will chair regular committee meetings to address community concerns and bridge the gap between citizens and state governance. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini…

15 May

Haryana Invites Nominations for Prestigious Science Ratna and Yuva Science Ratna Awards

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology has officially invited nominations for the Haryana Science Ratna Awards and Haryana Yuva Science Ratna Awards to honour scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the fields of science and technology. Announced by a government spokesperson on Friday, these awards aim to recognize exceptional research and foster scientific innovation across the state. The final deadline for submitting applications and recommendations to the council's office has been set for July 31, 2026. Under the framework announced for the 2026 cycle, the Haryana Science Ratna Award targets distinguished scientists over…

15 May

Haryana Government Launches Free Sanitary Napkin Initiative Under Menstrual Hygiene Mission

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Rao, BPL Welfare, Free Napkins, Haryana health, Haryana Scheme, Menstrual Hygiene, Women Hygiene

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing the health and hygiene of women and adolescent girls across the state. Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced on Friday that the provincial administration is actively implementing its Menstrual Hygiene Mission under the Mahila evam Kishori Samman Yojana. This initiative is designed around the core themes of cleanliness, respect, and empowerment, aiming to ensure better healthcare access and dismantle the social taboos often associated with menstrual health. Under this welfare programme, women and adolescent girls belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category within the age group of…

14 May

BJP’s Landslide Victory in Municipal Polls a Mandate for Development and Service, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBJP victory, Good Governance, Haryana politics, Municipal Polls, Nayab Singh Saini, Triple Engine, Urban Development

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has characterized the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) significant victory in the recent municipal elections as a definitive public endorsement of development and transparent governance. Speaking as the chief guest at a felicitation ceremony in Panchkula for newly elected mayors, chairmen, and councillors, Saini expressed his gratitude to the residents of the province for choosing what he described as a "triple engine government." He asserted that the one-sided results across major urban centres, including Panchkula, Ambala, and Sonipat, indicate that citizens have prioritized national interest and progress over the politics of nepotism…

14 May

Progressive Haryana Farmers to Embark on National Exposure Tours for Modern Agricultural Training

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgriculture, Farming, Haryana, Innovation, Markets, modernization, Rural, Shyam Singh Rana, Training

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has launched a significant initiative aimed at empowering the farming community by facilitating national exposure visits to learn advanced agricultural techniques. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that progressive farmers from every district will be selected for these study tours to gain firsthand experience with the latest innovations in the sector. The primary goal of this programme is to bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern technology, allowing farmers to increase their income and adapt to emerging global market trends. By observing successful models in other states, thousands of local…

14 May

Haryana Health Minister Unveils Healthcare Infrastructure Projects Worth 2.86 Crore in Gurugram

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Rao, Gurugram, Haryana health, Infrastructure, Medical Centres, Public Health, Rural Care

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Aarti Singh Rao, Haryana’s Minister for Health, Medical Education, Research, and Ayush, dedicated several developmental projects worth approximately 2.86 crore to the public in the Gurugram district this Thursday. Accompanied by Pataudi MLA Bimla Chaudhary, the Minister emphasized that the provincial government is committed to bringing historic changes to the healthcare sector to ensure every citizen has access to timely and quality medical care. Given that Gurugram is the most populous district in the province, she noted that the administration is focusing on expanding the health framework to meet the demands of rapid urbanization and population growth,…

14 May

Haryana Commences Special Electoral Roll Revision; Final Voter List Scheduled for September Publication

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaA. Srinivas, democracy, Elections, Electoral Roll, Haryana, Polling Stations, Registration, Revision, Voter List

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): A. Srinivas, the Chief Electoral Officer for Haryana, has announced the commencement of a special summary revision of electoral rolls across the state. This initiative is part of a broader phased campaign by the Election Commission of India currently being implemented across 16 states and three union territories. For this third phase in Haryana, the qualifying date for voter eligibility has been set for July 1, 2026, ensuring that the registry reflects the most current demographic data for upcoming democratic exercises. The preliminary stage of the campaign, which includes intensive training for staff and the printing of…